Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration
Better Education. Better Support. Better Results.
About the Online MS in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 32% increase in medical and health services manager positions in the next decade. This projection demonstrates a clear need for healthcare administrators prepared to tackle the challenges facing our healthcare infrastructure. That’s why Athens State University launched the Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration — to prepare future healthcare management professionals to serve their communities.
This flexible online master’s degree will give you a holistic perspective on the business of healthcare, with coursework covering finance, organizational management, human capital management, cultural competence, informatics, healthcare policy, and more. You’ll graduate from the program with the confidence and expertise to take on senior healthcare management roles.
Varied Lengths
Affordable Tuition
Small Classes
Affordable Tuition
Cost per credit for the online MS in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration degree program is just $348 plus fees.
Athens State boasts one of the most affordable tuition rates among state universities in Alabama and Tennessee.
Athens State offers a flexible tuition payment plan that works with your budget.
Online Tuition, In-State or Out-of-State:
$325 per credit hour
Support You Can Count On
Career-Focused
83% of Athens State alumni are employed following graduation — outperforming average national employment rates.
Experienced Faculty
98% of faculty members from Athens State’s College of Business have industry experience and joined academia with the goal of sharing their expertise to help students succeed.
Small Classes
Small class sizes — typically around 18 students — deliver a personalized learning experience.
Affordable
Because our tuition is affordable, our alumni typically recover the costs of their education within six years of graduation.
Flexible
Our online graduate degrees are designed with flexibility at the forefront, so students can balance their studies with their busy lives.
Legacy
Founded in 1822, Athens State University is the oldest continuously operating institution of higher education in Alabama, with 200 years of academic excellence.
*according to a 2019-20 Alabama economic impact study by Emsi Burning Glass
How to Apply
To be considered for admission to the online MS in Strategic Healthcare Management program, prospective students must:
- Complete an application for graduate admission and submit all official transcripts
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Submit all additional documents required by the program, noted in the application
- Meet all published deadlines for submitting application materials
Prospective students who earned a bachelor’s degree with a GPA below 3.0 but above 2.5 may be eligible for conditional admission. Contact an admissions advisor for more details at admissions@online.athens.edu.
Healthcare Management Careers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of medical and health services managers to grow 32% between 2019 and 2029, a much faster growth rate than the national average (4%).
Our online MS in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration can help you take on leadership roles in the following settings:
- Insurance companies
- Hospitals
- Longer-term care facilities
- Public health agencies
- Outpatient facilities
- Doctors’ offices
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical equipment sales